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PROGRAMSRecreational preferences should guide thedevelopment of programs, cultural resources, andfacilities. Apex is a very active community and residentswould like to see expanded program offerings tosupport their interests. After each programmingperiod, an assessment should be conducted to gaugeinterest and inform adjustments. Evaluation mayinclude: class schedules, number of participants,frequency of class cancellations, feedback regardinginstructors, and general suggestions for improvement.This will maintain an open dialogue between residentsand the Department, ensuring flexibility and satisfyingdemand.Based upon current interests and program needs, theTown should do the following to expand and improveprograms:IMMEDIATE NEEDS (0-2 YEARS)• Create a strategic marketing plan to ensureresidents are aware of program variety andlocations, and have an opportunity to makerecommendations on future offerings.• Improve the website so that it is easy to findprograms by topic, facility type, and location.• Expand special events programming, such asconcerts, movies, and family friendly activities.• Examine partnership opportunities to celebratethe Town of Apex and its residents, such asinstalling work by artists in community spaces.• Provide programs for underserved age groups:• Youth and teens;• Seniors;• Adults (18-54) who may need familyoriented support, such as childcareor activities parents and children canparticipate in simultaneously.• Hire or assign a staff person to serve as a Parksand Recreation planner for Apex. This personwill help oversee park, greenway, and openspace elements, serving as a liaison betweenBasketball courts are great for programs as well as pick-up games.6-5 | Section 6
Parks & Recreation Plan Update | 2013departments to ensure coordination occurs forfuture parks, recreation, and connectivity efforts.• Develop a list of website resources and links forresidents, including nearby programs, facilities,and services for special populations. Links mayinclude:• Transportation offerings (bus, ride shares,carpools, and shuttle services);• Senior resources;• Programs and resources for specialpopulations;• Teen programs;• Accessible facilities.NEAR TERM NEEDS (3-5 YEARS)• As more indoor space becomes available, planfor additional classes in areas such as health andwellness, fitness, cooking, gardening, and artsand crafts.• Hire a senior staff member who is qualifiedin Therapeutic Recreation to help shapeprogramming and resources for seniors andspecial populations.• Expand program offerings for underserved agegroups listed above as space becomes available.LONG TERM NEEDS (5-7 YEARS)Provide additional programs (type and/or frequency)as space and staff become available. Programs listedby residents were:• Yoga, cooking, martial arts, gardening/community gardens, dancing (several varietieslisted), ropes course/team building, babysitting,CPR, First Aid, bridge and other card games,Zumba, and Pilates.CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITYGREENWAYSGreenways are the highest priority for Apexresidents. They desire easy access to greenways fromtheir homes, and want to be able to travel to parks,commercial centers, work, and schools on a system ofwell connected paths and bicycle facilities. Connectingto commercial districts and parks rated highly in thesurvey. Linking residents to all of these key areas canhave a positive impact on the health and wellness ofresidents, especially children. As such, the followingrecommendations are made to improve communityconnectivity:IMMEDIATE NEEDS (0-2 YEARS)• Take steps for the feasibility study, acquisition,design, and construction of:• American Tobacco Trail (ATT) connections,including:• Jaycee Park to Downtown (1,500 LF);• Kelly Road Park to Apex Nature Park(1.2 miles);• Apex Nature Park to AmericanTobacco Trail (2.3 miles).• Middle Creek Greenway connection toensure safe crossing at the future 540.• White Oak Creek Greenway through Apexand to the ATT, working in collaboration withthe Town of Cary.• Complete separately, or in conjunction, a bicyclemaster plan and pedestrian master plan toprovide an interconnected system of facilities(including routes, bike lanes, shared use lanes,bicycle parking facilities, sidewalks, intersectiontreatments, and signalization) and prioritize6-6 | Action Steps
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